Comments on: Independence Day Special Events http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/07/02/independence-day-special-events/ Transit in the Greater Seattle Area Fri, 25 May 2012 15:16:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Brian Bundridge http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/07/02/independence-day-special-events/#comment-53596 Brian Bundridge Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:06:02 +0000 http://seattletransitblog.com/?p=6140#comment-53596 Jessica, They are very, very good with wheelchair accessibility. You won't have any problems with the buses, SkyTrain, Canada Line or the Streetcar... along with the SeaBus, West Coast Express.... I can go on and on.... =)
Jessica,

They are very, very good with wheelchair accessibility. You won’t have any problems with the buses, SkyTrain, Canada Line or the Streetcar… along with the SeaBus, West Coast Express…. I can go on and on…. =)

]]> By: Jessica http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/07/02/independence-day-special-events/#comment-53311 Jessica Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:18:45 +0000 http://seattletransitblog.com/?p=6140#comment-53311 Well then, count me in for the 2010 Olympics. How good is Translink's (as well as Vancouver proper) accessibility for wheelchairs?
Well then, count me in for the 2010 Olympics. How good is Translink’s (as well as Vancouver proper) accessibility for wheelchairs?

]]> By: Tim Whittome http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/07/02/independence-day-special-events/#comment-53304 Tim Whittome Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:56:50 +0000 http://seattletransitblog.com/?p=6140#comment-53304 Yes, I just read this in the Seattle Times this morning - hopefully, its popularity will be proved before the games and not just during and hopefully after. A successful second train in the Summer and Fall will I am sure guarantee its continuence after the games are over.
Yes, I just read this in the Seattle Times this morning – hopefully, its popularity will be proved before the games and not just during and hopefully after. A successful second train in the Summer and Fall will I am sure guarantee its continuence after the games are over.

]]> By: Mike Skehan http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/07/02/independence-day-special-events/#comment-53294 Mike Skehan Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:49:09 +0000 http://seattletransitblog.com/?p=6140#comment-53294 Good work Alexjonlin, I just noticed your 'scoop' after I posted my comment below.
Good work Alexjonlin, I just noticed your ‘scoop’ after I posted my comment below.

]]> By: Mike Skehan http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/07/02/independence-day-special-events/#comment-53293 Mike Skehan Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:46:53 +0000 http://seattletransitblog.com/?p=6140#comment-53293 HOT OFF THE PRESSES: Canada's security service has approved providing border checks for the 2nd train between Seattle and Vancouver, BC, starting in August. http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/media/nr/2009/nr20090703-eng.aspx?rss=false The 2nd train will run at least through the first half of next year on a pilot project, then be evaluated for permanent status, thus dropping the $1500 per train border fee they have been asking for. Great News from our Canadian friends, and hard work on their part to make this happen. It's doubtful the new 'arrangement' will go away after the pilot project.(Face saving!) HT Preston, Ian, Bruce
HOT OFF THE PRESSES:
Canada’s security service has approved providing border checks for the 2nd train between Seattle and Vancouver, BC, starting in August.
http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/media/nr/2009/nr20090703-eng.aspx?rss=false
The 2nd train will run at least through the first half of next year on a pilot project, then be evaluated for permanent status, thus dropping the $1500 per train border fee they have been asking for.
Great News from our Canadian friends, and hard work on their part to make this happen.
It’s doubtful the new ‘arrangement’ will go away after the pilot project.(Face saving!)
HT Preston, Ian, Bruce

]]> By: alexjonlin http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/07/02/independence-day-special-events/#comment-53269 alexjonlin Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:57:38 +0000 http://seattletransitblog.com/?p=6140#comment-53269 In other news, <a href="http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/travel/2009416508_webamtrak03m.html" rel="nofollow">the Canadians finally waived the fee</a> for the second daily Cascades run to Vancouver. Good news!
In other news, the Canadians finally waived the fee for the second daily Cascades run to Vancouver. Good news!

]]> By: Kaleci http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/07/02/independence-day-special-events/#comment-53252 Kaleci Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:33:18 +0000 http://seattletransitblog.com/?p=6140#comment-53252 Never mind. I'm following your adventure on Facebook. Have fun.
Never mind. I’m following your adventure on Facebook. Have fun.

]]> By: Jessica http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/07/02/independence-day-special-events/#comment-53177 Jessica Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:11:28 +0000 http://seattletransitblog.com/?p=6140#comment-53177 The Disney train: Darn! I'm in Virginia seeing family and won't be back until late Sunday night (as in, the 230 leaving Bellevue at 10:20 PM).
The Disney train: Darn! I’m in Virginia seeing family and won’t be back until late Sunday night (as in, the 230 leaving Bellevue at 10:20 PM).

]]> By: joshuadf http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/07/02/independence-day-special-events/#comment-53168 joshuadf Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:41:10 +0000 http://seattletransitblog.com/?p=6140#comment-53168 No kidding. We're spoiled.
No kidding. We’re spoiled.

]]> By: Kaleci http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/07/02/independence-day-special-events/#comment-53167 Kaleci Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:37:11 +0000 http://seattletransitblog.com/?p=6140#comment-53167 Brian, Are you working July 4?
Brian,
Are you working July 4?

]]> By: joshuadf http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/07/02/independence-day-special-events/#comment-53166 joshuadf Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:36:53 +0000 http://seattletransitblog.com/?p=6140#comment-53166 "Disney is pulling out all the whistle stops"??? I guess that means they'll only be making scheduled stops!
“Disney is pulling out all the whistle stops”??? I guess that means they’ll only be making scheduled stops!

]]> By: Andrew Smith http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/07/02/independence-day-special-events/#comment-53159 Andrew Smith Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:24:13 +0000 http://seattletransitblog.com/?p=6140#comment-53159 Brilliant shot, Brian!
Brilliant shot, Brian!

]]> By: Bernie http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/07/02/independence-day-special-events/#comment-53155 Bernie Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:03:09 +0000 http://seattletransitblog.com/?p=6140#comment-53155 Oh, and one of the best examples of industrial design ever produced (although I'm still slightly partial to the look of the much less practical Raymond Loewy S1). Looking at the pictures I'm thinking maybe with some black trim the Rapid Ride buses might not be so bad ;-)
Oh, and one of the best examples of industrial design ever produced (although I’m still slightly partial to the look of the much less practical Raymond Loewy S1). Looking at the pictures I’m thinking maybe with some black trim the Rapid Ride buses might not be so bad ;-)

]]> By: Bernie http://seattletransitblog.com/2009/07/02/independence-day-special-events/#comment-53154 Bernie Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:57:26 +0000 http://seattletransitblog.com/?p=6140#comment-53154 The SP Daylight actually <i>is</i> a quiet train. I couldn't believe my ears when I heard it go by at Edmonds a few years back. I was ready for the roar of steam and it went by with no more than a swoosh. WHAT an impressive piece of machinery!
The SP Daylight actually is a quiet train. I couldn’t believe my ears when I heard it go by at Edmonds a few years back. I was ready for the roar of steam and it went by with no more than a swoosh. WHAT an impressive piece of machinery!

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